A survey of 616 public-TVET bachelor's students in Phnom Penh found that self-efficacy, social support and perceived government/institutional support predicted outcome expectations. The model explained 64.9% of variance, with government/institutional support strongest.
Key findings
- All three predictors were positive; adjusted R² was 64.9%. Self-efficacy and government/institutional support were significant in every sector, while social support was significant only in Engineering/Industrial Technical.
Why this matters globally
As countries use TVET to address skills mismatch, the findings emphasise credible qualifications, career pathways and visible institutional support alongside curriculum.
Thai researcher contribution
Khon Kaen public-policy researchers collaborated with Cambodian and Japanese partners to apply SCCT to ASEAN skills policy.
Limitations to consider
The cross-sectional sample already enrolled in Phnom Penh TVET, creating selection and common-method bias. Non-enrollees, rural students, graduates and actual outcomes are absent.